Consumer Foodservice in Saudi Arabia
Euromonitor International's Consumer Foodservice in Saudi Arabia report examine stand-alone restaurants and eating establishments in which the consumer can freely choose to eat. The report looks at market trends by sector (cafes/bars, full-service restaurants, fast food, home delivery and street stalls). It profiles the leading companies in the market and analyses factors influencing eating out patterns. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change
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Tables: 106 | Publication date: Sep 2007
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Product coverage
Consumer foodservice by chained/independent; Consumer foodservice by type; Consumer foodservice by type and chained/independent
Executive summary
Consumer foodservice achieves rapid growth
Consumer foodservice has grown rapidly in Saudi Arabia, driven by increases in the GDP, which have been fuelled by rising oil prices and which have led to higher disposable incomes for all citizens. This growth has also been supported by the strong culture of eating out, which provides citizens with one of the few sources of entertainment, owing to the absence of bars and pubs in Saudi Arabia.
Religious tourism has a positive impact
More than two million people visit Saudi Arabia on an annual basis during the Hajj season. In addition, approximately another million people visit the country throughout the year to perform Umrah with the highest number of visitors arriving during the holy month of Ramadan.
The high number of visitors, whether for religious or other reasons, has a large and positive effect on the performance of consumer foodservice, especially sectors such as fast food, full-service restaurants and cafés/bars (owing to the popularity of coffee shops).
Increasing popularity of shopping centres
The number of large-scale developments for shopping centres in all regions of Saudi Arabia increased significantly over the review period. This has boosted the popularity of fast food outlets, coffee shop outlets and ice cream parlours in particular. Due to the extremely hot climate, many people tend to stay indoors where there is air-conditioning, for example in shopping centres, which is a major reason for the increasing popularity of shopping centres in Saudi Arabia. The lack of entertainment options has also given shopping centres an edge, as people often opt to socialise in them. A large number of new shopping centres are expected to open in Saudi Arabia over the forecast period.
Self-service cafeterias remains unpopular whilst street stalls/kiosks gains
Self-service cafeterias outlets are unpopular due to the high living standards in Saudi Arabia, where local people have become accustomed to being served both in their own homes and when outside of their homes. Therefore self-service cafeterias outlets tend to appeal more to expatriates who work in large corporations or in schools and leisure centres. On the other hand, street stalls/kiosks has gained in popularity, as such units experience an increase in demand during periods such as the holy month of Ramadan when vast numbers of people purchase food from them owing to their convenience.
Outlook for consumer foodservice is positive
Consumer foodservice is expected to perform well over the forecast period owing to factors such as population growth and an increased number of expatriates as well as the high level of disposable income fuelled by high oil prices. Furthermore, with legislation that bans the consumption of alcohol and limitations on entertainment facilities, expenditure on consumer foodservice is expected to remain high and to result in healthy constant value growth over the forecast period.
Table of contents
CONSUMER FOODSERVICE IN SAUDI ARABIA : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer foodservice achieves rapid growth
Religious tourism has a positive impact
Increasing popularity of shopping centres
Self-service cafeterias remains unpopular whilst street stalls/kiosks gains
Outlook for consumer foodservice is positive
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Islamic legislation continues to impact eating-out habits
Changes to lifestyles drive growth
Demographic changes boost value sales of consumer foodservice
Innovation and diversification play a central role in competition
Increased health awareness leads to changes in diet
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: 2001-2006
Table 2 Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2001-2006
Table 3 Consumer Foodservice by Independent Vs Chained Outlets: Units/Outlets 2006
Table 4 Consumer Foodservice by Eat in Vs Takeaway 2006
Table 5 Consumer Foodservice by Food Vs Drinks Split 2006
Table 6 Sales in Consumer Foodservice by Location 2001-2006
Table 7 Leading Chained Consumer Foodservice Brands by Number of Units 2006
Table 8 Chained Consumer Foodservice Company Shares 2002-2006
Table 9 Chained Consumer Foodservice Brand Shares 2003-2006
Table 10 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: 2006-2011
Table 11 Forecast Units, Transactions and Value Sales in Consumer Foodservice: % Growth 2006-2011
DEFINITIONS
Summary 1 Research Sources
LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - SAUDI ARABIA
AL SHAYA TRADING AGENCIES EST - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - SAUDI ARABIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 2 Al Shaya Trading Agencies Est: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 3 Al Shaya Trading Agencies Est: Competitive Position 2006
AMERICANA GROUP - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - SAUDI ARABIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 4 Americana Group: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
EXPRESS FOODS CO - AL BAIK - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - SAUDI ARABIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 5 Express Foods Co – Al Baik: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 6 Express Foods Co – Al Baik: Competitive Position 2006
KUDU CORP - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - SAUDI ARABIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 7 Kudu Corp : Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 8 Kudu Corp: Competitive Position 2006
SAVOLA GROUP - CONSUMER FOODSERVICE - SAUDI ARABIA
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 9 Savola Group: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 10 Savola Group: Competitive Position 2006
CAFéS/BARS IN SAUDI ARABIA
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 12 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2001-2006
Table 13 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Transactions 2001-2006
Table 14 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2001-2006
Table 15 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2001-2006
Table 16 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2001-2006
Table 17 Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2001-2006
Table 18 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained Cafés/Bars 2002-2006
Table 19 Brand Shares of Chained Cafés/Bars 2003-2006
Table 20 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2006-2011
Table 21 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Transactions 2006-2011
Table 22 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2006-2011
Table 23 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2006-2011
Table 24 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2006-2011
Table 25 Forecast Sales in Cafés/Bars by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2006-2011
FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 26 FSR by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2001-2006
Table 27 FSR by Subsector: Transactions 2001-2006
Table 28 FSR by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2001-2006
Table 29 FSR by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2001-2006
Table 30 FSR by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2001-2006
Table 31 FSR by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2001-2006
Table 32 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained FSR 2002-2006
Table 33 Brand Shares of Chained FSR 2003-2006
Table 34 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2006-2011
Table 35 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: Transactions 2006-2011
Table 36 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2006-2011
Table 37 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2006-2011
Table 38 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2006-2011
Table 39 Forecast Sales in FSR by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2006-2011
FAST FOOD IN SAUDI ARABIA
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 40 Fast Food by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2001-2006
Table 41 Fast Food by Subsector: Transactions 2001-2006
Table 42 Fast Food by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2001-2006
Table 43 Fast Food by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2001-2006
Table 44 Fast Food by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2001-2006
Table 45 Fast Food by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2001-2006
Table 46 Sales of Bakery Products Fast Food by Type 2006
Table 47 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained Fast Food 2002-2006
Table 48 Brand Shares of Chained Fast Food 2003-2006
Table 49 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2006-2011
Table 50 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: Transactions 2006-2011
Table 51 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2006-2011
Table 52 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2006-2011
Table 53 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2006-2011
Table 54 Forecast Sales in Fast Food by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2006-2011
100% HOME DELIVERY/TAKEAWAY IN SAUDI ARABIA
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 55 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2001-2006
Table 56 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Transactions 2001-2006
Table 57 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2001-2006
Table 58 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2001-2006
Table 59 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2001-2006
Table 60 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2001-2006
Table 61 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway 2002-2006
Table 62 Brand Shares of Chained 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway 2003-2006
Table 63 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2006-2011
Table 64 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Transactions 2006-2011
Table 65 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2006-2011
Table 66 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2006-2011
Table 67 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2006-2011
Table 68 Forecast Sales in 100% Home Delivery/Takeaway by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2006-2011
SELF-SERVICE CAFETERIAS IN SAUDI ARABIA
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 69 Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2001-2006
Table 70 Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: Transactions 2001-2006
Table 71 Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2001-2006
Table 72 Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2001-2006
Table 73 Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2001-2006
Table 74 Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2001-2006
Table 75 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained Self-service Cafeterias 2002-2006
Table 76 Brand Shares of Chained Self-service Cafeterias 2003-2006
Table 77 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2006-2011
Table 78 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: Transactions 2006-2011
Table 79 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2006-2011
Table 80 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2006-2011
Table 81 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2006-2011
Table 82 Forecast Sales in Self-service Cafeterias by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2006-2011
STREET STALLS/KIOSKS IN SAUDI ARABIA
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 83 Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2001-2006
Table 84 Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: Transactions 2001-2006
Table 85 Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2001-2006
Table 86 Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2001-2006
Table 87 Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2001-2006
Table 88 Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2001-2006
Table 89 Global Brand Owner Shares of Chained Street Stalls/Kiosks 2002-2006
Table 90 Brand Shares of Chained Street Stalls/Kiosks 2003-2006
Table 91 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: Units/Outlets 2006-2011
Table 92 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: Transactions 2006-2011
Table 93 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: Foodservice Value 2006-2011
Table 94 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2006-2011
Table 95 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: % Transaction Growth 2006-2011
Table 96 Forecast Sales in Street Stalls/Kiosks by Subsector: % Foodservice Value Growth 2006-2011